Tech Data and Intel in rendezvous with more than 5,000 companies at Gitex Reseller Channel Forum

The Reseller Channel Forum is a five days' event where vendors meet with channel partners to discuss industry related issues and opportunities. Intel, the largest manufacturer of microprocessors in the world, and Tech Data, the Middle East's leading information technology distribution and logistics management company, support this year's Reseller Channel Forum through a wide variety of activities that render on channel members' knowledge on world leading technologies and the region's emerging market trends. "Along with the series of technology-focused seminars, Tech Data is bringing unique approaches to overcome channel-specific challenges," said Steve Lockie, managing director of Tech Data.

"The Channel Forum is one of the region's largest channel consortia," commented Gilbert Lacroix, managing director of Intel Middle East and North Africa Region. "The Intel team is looking forward to meeting the channel, discussing the latest technological developments and exchanging valuable expertise and information."

For five consecutive years, the Gitex Reseller Channel Forum attracted information technology vendors, distributors, and resellers because of the great pool of resources
available under one roof. "More than 5,000 information technology vendors, channel members, and IT professionals visit the Reseller Channel Forum looking for business opportunities and information exchange," commented Robert Serafin, managing director of ITP. "The association of Intel and Tech Data to the Channel Forum this year brings unmatched opportunities the information technology channel members. We are proud and thrilled to have them as sole sponsors for this event."

The Reseller Channel Forum is located in the foyer of Halls 1 & 2 and is held on Monday 15th October - Thursday 18th October 2001 during Gitex 2001. "The highest value that the forum brings to us lies in being able to address the entire channel in the region," said Lockie. "Participation in the forum is a primary approach for Tech Data to talk to communicate with the channel and bringing value to its members."

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